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Master of Science in Veterinary Medicine
Description:
The Master of Veterinary Medicine is one of the oldest programs at the university, as the study began in 1422/1423 A.H. through two tracks: Laboratory Diagnostics and Clinical Sciences, and the department has qualified large numbers of specialists from inside and outside the Kingdom in these disciplines. The department also developed a master's program, which was approved by the university in the academic year 1435-1436 A.H. to include 4 programs: (Master of Science in Veterinary Basic Sciences, Master of Science in Laboratory Diagnostics, Master of Science in Preventive Medicine, and Master of Science in Veterinary Clinical Sciences). Studies in these programs began in the academic year 1437-1438 AH. In light of the new developments in the field of university education in the Kingdom, the new university system and the requirement to provide self-financing sources for universities, the veterinary medicine program considered restructuring its master's programs in accordance with the university's requirements in the number of admissions to study the master's degree in veterinary medicine. Based on the data of the accurate diagnosis of the current situation, the department developed the master's program in the form of restructuring it in 1444 AH to be called "Master of Science in Veterinary Medicine" and includes 4 tracks.
Eligible Applicants
Students
Method of study
Courses - Lectures - Thesis - Graduate Research
Degree
Master
School level
Postgraduate studies
Place of study (Male Students)
University City - Buraydah - Qassim Region - Building A2
Place of study (female students)
None
Required specialization
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine
Admission from outside the major
Admission from outside the specialty is not possible
Years of study
Two years or 4 semesters
Study period
None
Number of Credit Hours
42
Credits required for graduation
34
STEP test
None
Other conditions
None
Tuition fees
40,000
Required GPA
of at least 5
2.75
of at least 4
1.75
of at least 100
70
Preference Mechanism for Admission
GPA
50%
Undergraduate Aptitude Test
50%
Differentiation test
None
Educational goals :
1. To contribute to providing qualified national cadres in the field of veterinary medicine, to fill the shortage in this field.
2. Enable those enrolled in this program to be able to solve issues related to animal health and production.
3. Gain experience in planning, to develop appropriate strategies to contribute to the control and protection of animal diseases.
4. Preparing academically qualified cadres to utilize them in the field of teaching and scientific research.
Learning outcomes :
. Knowledge and understanding:
1.1 Students will be able to recall and understand knowledge related to veterinary medicine.
1.2 Students will be able to keep abreast of new developments in veterinary medicine.
2. Skills:
2.1 Students will be able to identify comprehensive methods for the diagnosis and treatment of animal and poultry diseases.
2.2 Students will be able to practice critical thinking and analytical skills in research and innovation.
2.3 Students will be able to plan health, disease prevention and food safety.
2.4 Students will be able to demonstrate written and oral communication skills at a high level.
2.5 Students will be able to demonstrate critical analysis of emerging information and research findings related to
in veterinary medicine.
2-6 Students will be able to practice working in the veterinary field, using the senses and motor organs.
3. Values, autonomy and responsibility:
3.1 Students will be able to work in teams to effectively solve veterinary issues.
3.2 Students will be able to demonstrate an awareness of the ethical and professional aspects of veterinary medicine.
3.3 Students will be able to make accurate and valid assessments independently.
Tracks :
1- Basic veterinary sciences.
2- Laboratory diagnosis.
3- Preventive medicine.
4- Veterinary Clinical Sciences.
Career opportunities:
1. Students who excel scientifically are accepted to work as teaching assistants in the college or other related colleges, with the aim of qualifying them with a master's degree in veterinary medicine to work as faculty members.
2. Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture.
3 - Veterinary quarantine and slaughterhouses.
4 - Security and Military Animals Department.
5 - Saudi Standards and Metrology Organization.
6 - Private veterinary clinics and veterinary pharmacies.
7 - Livestock and poultry production projects.
8 - Horse and camel breeding and care centers.
9 - Saudi Food and Drug Authority and pharmaceutical companies.